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ATI GERONTOLOGY FINAL EXAM
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1. A nurse is admitting an older adult client who fell at home and was
unable to get up. The client was not discovered until 3 days later by a
family member. The client is admitted with a fractured hip,
malnutrition, and dehydration. Which of the following lab values,
noted on admission, should indicate to the nurse that the malnutrition
is a long standing problem? - ANS ✔Decreased albumin
Rationale: Decreased albumin is indicative of inadequate protein intake
common with prolonged malnutrition
2. A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has osteoarthritis of the
right hip and lower lumbar vertebrae. Which of the following client
statements should indicate to the nurse that further instruction is
necessary? - ANS ✔"I will remain consistently active throughout the day
to prevent stiffness in my joints."
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3. A nurse is orienting a newly hired home health assistant, and
explaining the assistant's role in helping clients with their ADLs. The
nurse should explain that the most common reason older adult clients
have difficulty performing ADLs is which of the following? - ANS
✔Physical disability
4. A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is on bedrest following
development of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which of the following
food choices should the nurse recommend to the client to help meet
the goal of increased peristalsis? - ANS ✔Bran muffin
Rationale: Increased dietary fibre by adding foods like bran to diet, as well
ass adequate fluid intake promotes bowel regularity.
5. A nurse is preparing to admit an older adult client to the postsurgical
unit. The nurse anticipates that the client will most likely require
supplemental oxygen. The nurse should understand that hypoxemia
occurs in older adult clients as a result of which of the following
physiologic changes normally associated with aging? - ANS
✔Decreased alveolar surface area
Rationale: Aging change is an increase in the size of the alveolar ducts and
respiratory bronchioles, leading to decreased alveolar surface area = less
gas exchange = increased hypoxemia risk
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